Here's a Dirty Little Secret of Asphalt Roofs
They are the most expensive roofs on the market when the cost is considered over the life of your home. Really!
We all want to believe we can get 30 or 40 years from a new asphalt roof. After all, a 40-year shingle should last 40 years, right? Isn't that what the warranty says? Not so fast, my friend.
Trade Magazines Tell The Story
You would be shocked to find out that trade magazines tell a different story. If you read closely, what you'll discover is that asphalt shingle warranties are marketing fodder and nothing more. This is something asphalt shingle companies have known for 15 years.
The article, "Shelter From The Rain" in the May 2010 issue of Qualified Remodeler Magazine makes this statement: "Eighty-five percent of the market is covered with asphalt shingles, making it a pretty easy sell for a contractor to just reroof with another asphalt roof." The magazine goes on to say, "With the average asphalt shingle roof being replaced every seven to 10 years and people living in a house longer, homeowners will replace their roof two or three times." (To read full article, click here. Both quotes can be found in paragraph two.)
So Let's Do Some Asphalt Math
You hope to get more than seven years out of your asphalt roof, so let’s use the higher number of 10 years for replacement and see your true costs.
Now the Metal Roof Math
The average, metal roofing costs tend to be about three times the cost of conventional asphalt roofs. The difference in cost is attributed to a much higher cost of metal roofing materials, permanent venting systems, lifetime underlayments and sealants. Also installations involve a highly technical installation process that requires specialized skills, and specific training for the type of metal roofing system being installed. Simply put, metal roofs are tedious and time-consuming to install. The average, metal roofs takes about three to four times longer to install than a conventional roof.
With that said, if we run the numbers on metal roofing, we still get a different story.
What the above tables do not reflect is the truth that metal roofs will also provide measurable energy savings where asphalt provides none. Many homeowners report 20% cooling costs savings with aluminum roofs and see a 10% reduction in heating costs. Although a metal roof does cost more initially, it will pay for itself by increasing the value of a building, providing notable energy savings, and does not need to be replaced in 7 -10 years. Metal roofs actually last 40 years, and beyond!
Now you can be proud to have the best looking home on the block and have slashed your energy bills while eliminating worries forever!
To learn more about our metal roofing products, give us a call at (877) 267-6691. Here's to long life for your roof!
Lower Your Insurance with Weather-Resistant Metal Roofing
If you live in an area that experiences extreme weather from time to time, be it hail, heavy wind or forest and canyon fire, you should be aware of the availability of impact-resistant UL Standard 2218 tested metal roofing (classes 1 through 4) and fire-resistant Class A, B and C metal roofing. While important for the safety and security reasons alone, these quality metal roofing products may also earn you discounts on your homeowner's insurance!
UL 2218 Discounts Available in the Following States through State Farm Insurance:
Although all insurance packages may vary, many homeowners' insurance agencies, including State Farm Insurance, allow discounts for homeowners with specific weather-resistant metal roofing products.
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Metro Roof Products hereby certifies that the Metro stone-coated steel roofing panel color listed below, qualifies as an Eligible Building Envelope Component for the Tax Credit for non-business energy property under section 25C of the Internal Revenue Code. Metro stone-coated steel roof products and accessories in the colors listed below meet the Tax Credit Requirements:
CHECK YOUR ROOF COLOR
BRAND
Metro Metro Metro Metro Metro
COLOR
Pearl White Aspen Mission Gold Driftwood Oak
% of INITIAL SOLAR REFLECTANCE
41%
32% 25.8% 25.0% 26.5%
% of SOLAR REFLECTANCE EMISSIVITY
AFTER 3-YEARS
39% 0.92
28% 0.93 23.9% 0.93 23.6% 0.97
26% 0.89
The Metro color(s) noted above, have been independently tested (ASTM-E 903 or ASTM-C 1549) for its initial solar reflectance (ISR) to the standards required by the ENERGY STAR Program. This program requires Steep Slope Roof products to have an ISR of 25% and a solar reflectance of 15% after weathering in the field for 3-years. The Metro color(s) noted above meets these requirements.
- Roofs must be installed between JAN-1, 2010 & DEC-31, 2010 - IRS Form # 5695 shall be used - Copy of this Manufacturers Certification Statement kept with tax records
ROOFING
Metal Roofs, Asphalt Roofs
ENERGY STAR qualified
30% of cost, up to $1,5002
Peter A. Croft V.P. Sales & Marketing
All ENERGY STAR labeled metal and asphalt roofs qualify for the tax credit. Must be expected to last 5 years OR have a 2 year warranty. Installation costs are not included. Manufacturer's Certification Statement required.
For tax purposes, save your receipt and the Manufacturer's Certification Statement
1Either the 2001 Supplement of the 2000 International Energy Conservation Code or the 2004 Supplement of the 2003 International Energy Conservation Code.
2Subject to a $1,500 maximum per homeowner for all improvements combined.
3A Manufacturer’s Certification is a signed statement from the manufacturer certifying that the product or component qualifies for the tax credit. The IRS encourages manufacturers to provide these Certifications on their website to facilitate identification of qualified products. Taxpayers must keep a copy of the certification statement for their records, but do not have to submit a copy with their tax return.